March 6, 2025 Rio Tinto creates lithium unit after completing $6.7B Arcadium deal Deal positions Rio Tinto among the world’s largest lithium miners, trailing only US-based Albemarle and Chile’s SQM.
March 5, 2025 Video: China fuels EV battery boom as industry landscape shifts, Adamas says “The growth in battery capacity is not just about numbers; it signals a fundamental shift in how we source critical metals and design EV batteries," notes Frik Els.
February 26, 2025 Sibanye walks away from Rhyolite Ridge lithium project on weak prices The decision follows a review of new studies showing the project didn't meet Sibanye's investment criteria.
February 24, 2025 JV video: How Dundee Sustainable Technologies eases adoption of green processes DST offers eco-friendly alternatives to traditional mining practices with its CLEVR and GlassLock processes.
February 6, 2025 Seven bidders battle for Chile’s lithium mining contracts The government will unveil the successful bidders for projects targeting six salt flats by the end of March.
January 23, 2025 JV Video: Southern Silver drills for Cerro Las Minitas resource growth The goal is to boost the $388 million capex project's resources to over 45 million tonnes.
January 9, 2025 JV Video: Geopolitical tensions elevate mining’s strategic role, EY expert says Theo Yameogo, EY’s metals and mining leader for North America, notes how mineral security has become a key focus for nations facing increasing trade disputes.
December 31, 2024 Video: How innovation and accountability could help green gold portfolios Mining executives argued for a sharper industry focus on economic solvency, environmental accountability and public perception at a London event this month.
December 27, 2024 JV Video: Renforth Resources plans to fund nickel exploration with gold asset Renforth is updating the resource with 28,000 metres of new drilling.
December 25, 2024 Infographic: How global gold production has evolved since 1993 The biggest change over three decades is China becoming the number one producer, as its output has more than tripled.
Australia’s VHM scraps offtake deal with Shenghe Resources The Goschen project is VHM's flagship development, focused on extracting critical minerals such as rare earth elements and titanium. January 11, 2026 | 04:08 pm
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths Aside from Japan, G7 members remain heavily dependent on critical minerals from China, which has threatened to impose strict export controls. January 11, 2026 | 09:07 am
Rio Tinto’s bid for Glencore piles pressure on BHP If BHP keeps out of the current talks, it may consider another deal to retain its leadership. January 11, 2026 | 07:49 am